1) Position-Time Graph:
Negative Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a position-time graph, one would be required to walk backwards or negatively.
Zero Slope: In order to get a slope of zero in a position-time graph, one would have to stand in the same position for a period of time.
Positive Slope: In order to get a positive slope in a position-time graph, one would have to walk forward or positively.
When the line crosses the x axis it meants that it is going back beyond the orgin or the start. It was not possible to go behind the motion dector so it did not happen during this lab investigation.
2) Velocity-Time Graph:
Negative Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a velocity-time graph, one must slow down or move at a slower speed.
Zero Slope: In order to get a zero slope in a velocity-time graph, one must move at a constant pace.
Positive Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a velocity-time graph, one must speed up or move at a faster speed.
When the line crosses the x axis it means that one is moving direction. This happened during the lab because the person was constantly changing direction.
1) Position-Time Graph:
Negative Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a position-time graph, one would be required to walk backwards or negatively.
Zero Slope: In order to get a slope of zero in a position-time graph, one would have to stand in the same position for a period of time.
Positive Slope: In order to get a positive slope in a position-time graph, one would have to walk forward or positively.
When the line crosses the x axis it meants that it is going back beyond the orgin or the start. It was not possible to go behind the motion dector so it did not happen during this lab investigation.
2) Velocity-Time Graph:
Negative Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a velocity-time graph, one must slow down or move at a slower speed.
Zero Slope: In order to get a zero slope in a velocity-time graph, one must move at a constant pace.
Positive Slope: In order to get a negative slope in a velocity-time graph, one must speed up or move at a faster speed.
When the line crosses the x axis it means that one is moving direction. This happened during the lab because the person was constantly changing direction.